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[Tamworthbay]

I was considering using it in my MGB as it gets oild changes every three months whatever.

 
Bit over the top isn't it?    I gave my 1 year old 900 mile oil & sparks to a friend to re-use recently....

Can never be over the top, I bet it comes out black even after 3 months.

not wrong there mate! But does get a lot better after a couple of years of that regime.

[miniman24]

I dont see why people even consider lesser oils when you can get the best very cheaply! Valvoline VR1 - haven't heard a bad thing said about it and it is available from ebay for around £24 posted - I was recommended it by many people far more knowledgeable on the subject than I, its all I will buy from now on. 

[cal844]

I use comma classic mineral 20/50..ive used it for 4 years with yearly oil snd filter change, Its been fine.. 60psi at idle cold, 40 when hot.. It is black now but the viscosity is pretty much the same as fresh oil!

[Cooperman]

It's not just a question of the pressure, it's also the quality of the actual lubrication and, especially for a Mini, the ZDDP level.

What simply amazes me is the fact that we are running valuable and appreciating classic cars, but this is a thread about really cheap oil, despite the fact that the oil is the lifeblood of the engine. We are talking about a difference of, at most, £15 per oil change. Is it worth risking high engine and/or gearbox wear to save this amount every 2000 to 3000 miles? That's about 0.5 p per mile. 

In this, as in much of life, you get what you pay for.

[HarrysMini]

Comma Classic (Halfords etc.) has a ZDDP level of 800 ppm, Vlavoline VR1 (and I believe Comma Sonic) has 1200-1500 ppm.

 

A flat tappet engine such as the A Series requires 1200 ppm.

 

They are the simple facts of the matter, and all that needs to be said.

[Cooperman]

Comma Classic (Halfords etc.) has a ZDDP level of 800 ppm, Vlavoline VR1 (and I believe Comma Sonic) has 1200-1500 ppm.

 

A flat tappet engine such as the A Series requires 1200 ppm.

 

They are the simple facts of the matter, and all that needs to be said.

Well said, that man!!

[mingy]

Ideal as a running in oil!

That,s what i used to run my 1380 in and it does not seem to have caused any problems ( as yet ) but, i changed it after 100 miles or so for Millers CTV 20/50.